Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Delicious chocolate banana smoothie in a Mason jar with a yellow and white paper straw.

4.86 from 47 votes

Servings: smoothie

Prep Time5

Total Time5

This Chocolate Banana Smoothie is essentially a healthy milkshake, upgraded with plant-based nutrients. Almond milk adds a dairy-free liquid base, while antioxidant-rich cacao powder delivers a deep, irresistible chocolate kick.

Equipment

high-speed blender

Ingredients

1 cup almond milk unsweetened
1 banana frozen
½ cup spinach
2 tbsp cacao powder
½ tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp almond butter

Instructions

Blend banana, spinach and almond milk in blender until smooth.
Add cacao and vanilla and blend again.
Pour into a cup and enjoy.

Notes

Add in homemade protein powder for a protein boost.
Swap the almond milk with the dairy-free milk of your choice.
Add in 1 cup spinach to get the benefits of leafy greens.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 342mg, Potassium: 787mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 1482IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 390mg, Iron: 3mg